Mercedes

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,987 cc

L7 TWKMOT history

L7 TWK is a silver diesel Mercedes first used on 16 Feb 2008. Its MOT is valid until 15 Nov 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 140,045 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Nov 2027
Mileage
140,045 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,074 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 TWK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
16 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 TWK was last recorded at 140,045 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,026 miles · 19 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
7,074 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,045 miles
  • 2025 – 134,982 miles
  • 2024 – 130,676 miles
  • 2023 – 125,602 miles
  • 2022 – 120,439 miles
  • 2021 – 113,880 miles
  • 2020 – 109,671 miles
  • 2019 – 104,507 miles
  • 2018 – 95,736 miles
  • 2017 – 87,562 miles
  • 2016 – 79,176 miles
  • 2015 – 72,069 miles
  • 2014 – 63,882 miles
  • 2013 – 55,917 miles
  • 2012 – 39,431 miles
  • 2011 – 28,955 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,045 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all over

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Body mounts showing corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 7 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,045 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    140,045 miles
    Test number
    338827809598
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail140,026 miles (+5,044)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,026 miles
    Test number
    831988523740
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass134,982 miles (+90)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    134,982 miles
    Test number
    258174615359
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail134,892 miles (+4,216)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,892 miles
    Test number
    275228096296
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass130,676 miles (+22)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    130,676 miles
    Test number
    167179130601
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated But Still Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt
    • AdvisoryOil Leak At Engine But Not Excessive

  6. Fail130,654 miles (+47)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,654 miles
    Test number
    907249431816
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all over (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBody mounts showing corrosion

  7. Fail130,607 miles (+5,005)1 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,607 miles
    Test number
    374908823831
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake cable damaged cables snapped (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all over (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBody mounts showing corrosion

  8. Pass125,602 miles (+45)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    125,602 miles
    Test number
    657887789324
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail125,557 miles (+5,118)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,557 miles
    Test number
    311403263306
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass120,439 miles (+6,559)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    120,439 miles
    Test number
    237707842356
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass113,880 miles (+4,209)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    113,880 miles
    Test number
    614891756337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass109,671 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    109,671 miles
    Test number
    886194483045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail109,631 miles (+5,124)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,631 miles
    Test number
    497663233513
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass104,507 miles (+104)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    104,507 miles
    Test number
    930687105137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Fail104,403 miles (+8,667)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,403 miles
    Test number
    387952133296
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass95,736 miles (+8,174)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    95,736 miles
    Test number
    292243120986
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  17. Pass87,562 miles (+8,386)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    87,562 miles
    Test number
    365718928555
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass79,176 miles (+7,107)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    79,176 miles
    Test number
    171067092052
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass72,069 miles (+8,187)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    72,069 miles
    Test number
    377385306356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass63,882 miles (+7,965)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    63,882 miles
    Test number
    995843074250
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass55,917 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    55,917 miles
    Test number
    315477683431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail55,917 miles (+6,497)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,917 miles
    Test number
    438247083225
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  23. Pass49,420 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    49,420 miles
    Test number
    826596133089
    • NoteO/s parking brake cable cover corroded

  24. Fail49,420 miles (+9,989)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,420 miles
    Test number
    857206633028
    • FailureRegistration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s parking brake cable cover corroded

  25. Pass39,431 miles (+249)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    39,431 miles
    Test number
    658076542069
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Fail39,182 miles (+10,227)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,182 miles
    Test number
    816208232028
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  27. Pass28,955 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    28,955 miles
    Test number
    947608431097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L7 TWK

Does L7 TWK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 TWK is valid until 15 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 TWK?
The MOT on L7 TWK is valid until 15 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 TWK done?
L7 TWK was recorded at 140,045 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 7,074 miles a year.
Has L7 TWK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 TWK has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L7 TWK ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L7 TWK find?
L7 TWK passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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